Match an adult bib to a special outfit, and head out to a Fine Restaurant for those Special Occasions
For special occasions you want an adult bib that both suits the person wearing it, protecting them while being unobtrusive. Designed right they can be put on at home under a complementary jacket and look like a nice blouse or vest, and then removed quietly after dinner, protecting the dignity of the one you love. This kind of adult bib can be too much work for daily wear but is perfect for family parties and restaurants.
For Daily Use Bibs for Seniors Need to be Easily Laundered or Wiped Down
Flannelette, Terrycloth or Tablecloth Fabric Adult Bibs are easily laundered but you need to have a good enough supply of them to last between laundry days. It is easy to have a large supply of adult bibs in different colored flannelette. If there are lots of color and fabric choices, it feels less institutional, more like choosing an accessory.
Plastic or Vinyl Senior Bibs can be wiped down after use but require a drip pocket because they are not absorbent and liquids will run down the bib onto the clothing beneath. You only need one or two of these as you wipe them down after use.
When you are choosing a fabric and style you need to balance both the preferences of the person who will be wearing it as well as the preferences of the person responsible for cleaning it.
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Tip #1 - Washing
When using Velcro, close before laundering.
This will minimize damage to other clothing in the laundry load.
I will prevent bibs from snarling up if you are washing several at a time.
Tip #2 - Traveling
Bring an attractive bib along for long airline flights where eating will be required.
Tip #3 - Traveling
Everyone can use a bib on long car trips to save yourself from spills.
Tip #4 - Cosmetics
Keep a bib in the bathroom to slip on before applying make-up.
Have you any comments, suggestions or things that you would like to pass on for my Tips Column?
I would love to hear from you.
Suze
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suze@outonthetownbibs.com